MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PROPOSED PLAN TO PAY SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIMS IN THE BANKRUPTCY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS

USA - español

News provided by

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans

Sep 08, 2025, 09:00 ET

Survivors Must File Claims by December 2, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans ("Archdiocese") and 157 affiliated Catholic organizations ("Catholic Entities") announced a multi-million dollar proposed settlement to compensate individuals who claim they were sexually abused by clergy or church personnel.

The Catholic Entities include Catholic parishes, schools, academies, Catholic Charities organizations, and other ministries.

Under the proposed Joint Plan in the Archdiocese's bankruptcy, a Settlement Trust would be created to pay sexual abuse claimants. Sexual abuse includes unwanted sexual behavior, contact, comments, or any conduct that was sexual in nature, whether or not it was recognized as abuse at the time.

Individuals who experienced sexual abuse involving the Archdiocese or any of the Catholic Entities may be eligible for compensation from the Settlement Trust.

Claims Filing Deadline
Those who have not previously filed an Abuse Proof of Claim in this bankruptcy case or filed and served a lawsuit against the Archdiocese or any of the Catholic Entities by August 14, 2025, must file a claim so it is received by December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Failure to meet this deadline may result in the permanent loss of the right to receive payment from the Settlement Trust.

How to File a Claim
Claims can be filed online at www.NOLAchurchclaims.com, by downloading a claim form from the website, or by calling 877-476-4389 to request a form by mail. All information submitted will be kept confidential.

Case Information
The case is titled In re: The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (Bankr. E.D. La.). A complete list of Catholic Entities is available at www.NOLAchurchclaims.com or by calling 877-476-4389.

About Archdiocese:

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans is home to just less than half a million Catholics in the eight civil parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Washington. Established as a Catholic diocese in 1793, it is one of the oldest Catholic dioceses in the country and has been one of the shaping influences of New Orleans' culture. Today, the archdiocese continues Jesus Christ's work of evangelization and care for the poor through its church parishes, Catholic schools and numerous social apostolate ministries that provide food, clothing, housing, counseling and much more to the most vulnerable of our society. Lead by Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, 14^th Archbishop of New Orleans, the Catholic Church in New Orleans continues to play a vital role in providing for the spiritual, educational, and social service needs of the people of Southeast Louisiana.